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Hoedspruit, meaning “Hat’s Creek”, is a small South African town settled in Limpopo Province between Kruger National Park and the Blyde River Canyon.
Pick up your Avis hire car at Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport to explore this exciting region with ease. We make car rental easy, because we know you can’t wait to feel the freedom of the road and get the very most out of your stay. Wherever your travels take you, the keys are waiting for you to unlock the world.
Limpopo Province in South Africa is a stunning part of the country offering dramatic and contrasting landscapes, an array of wildlife and a host of natural and manmade attractions. With nature reserves, a rich cultural heritage and opportunities for outdoor activities, it’s the ideal venue for a road trip of a lifetime.
Kruger National Park
Around a 55-minute drive from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (via the R40) is Kruger National Park. The area offers an expanse of indigenous bush, terraced hills and sub-tropical vegetation and is the largest national park in South Africa. Offering an exhilarating day out, you’ll have the chance to spot over a thousand bird, animal and reptile species, including the ‘Big Five’ – rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard and elephant.
Masorini Village
Located an hour’s drive from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is The Masorini Village. It’s situated 11km from the Phalaborwa entrance gate within the Kruger National Park area. This restored village, which dates back to the stone age, provides a fascinating day out and offers unique insights into society at this time in history.
Pick up your Avis hire car from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport and discover the wild delights of Hoedspruit and Limpopo.
Set off from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport and you’re just a 10-minute drive from Hoedspruit itself, which offers a host of attractions as well as being surrounded by the world’s largest privately-owned conservation area.
A trip to Hoedspruit offers a unique chance to enjoy incredible scenery and wildlife encounters. Start with a day at Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre – home to injured and abandoned wildlife. Expect to see animals such as lions, eagles and cheetahs.
Khamai Reptile Park, located just outside the town (between Hoedspruit and the Strydom Tunnel) is another top attraction. The experienced guides will take you around and show you a selection of South Africa’s deadliest snakes, including black mambas and Mozambique spitting cobras. You’ll also spot Nile crocodiles, scorpions and puff adders.
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre is just a 20-minute drive from town via Klaserie Road and the R40. It focuses on the breeding and rehabilitation of endangered, rare or vulnerable animals and is located on the Kapama Private Game Reserve. A variety of tour types are available, which will enable you to spot animals such as rhinos, cheetahs, lions and wild dogs.
Alternatively, spend a few hours at the beautiful Klaserie Waterfalls, located behind Hoedspruit along the Drakensberg Range. The falls are in a secluded private area and visitors must book in advance.
Hire an Avis car to explore Hoedspruit and beyond at your own pace.
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Damage Waiver (CDW)
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Damage Waiver reduces the amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage if the vehicle is damaged (or the amount you pay to replace any keys, accessories or vehicle documents that are lost, stolen or damaged).
The amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally Between ZAR 80.00 and ZAR 200.00 per day.
Super Damage Waiver (SCDW)
An excess reduction product which reduces your damage waiver excess to zero (or, if higher, the amount shown on your Rental Agreement Form).
Normally Between ZAR 150.00 and ZAR 410.00 per day.
Theft Protection waiver (TP)
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Theft Protection waiver reduces the amount you pay if the vehicle is stolen during the rental period.
The amount you pay will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally Between ZAR 68.00 and ZAR 175.00 per day.
Super Theft Protection waiver (STP)
An excess reduction product which reduces your theft protection excess to zero.
Normally Between ZAR 153.00 and ZAR 445.00 per day.
Windscreen protection Tyre & Third Party Waiver
WTTDW includes damage to the windscreen and tyres of a vehicle and third party incidents. These three items can be defined as follows:
Windscreen: Any window in the vehicle is covered under WDTTW. This includes door windows, rear window and windscreen.
Tyres: The vehicle's tyre, including the spare wheel. The metal rim, hubcaps and alloy mags wheels are also covered under WTTDW.
Loss of tyres, rims or hubcaps are not covered under WTTDW but will fall under the Theft Loss Waiver.
Third Party: Third Party: Renters are liable for the first R15,900.00 in the event of a third-party damage, by accepting WTTDW the liability is reduced to zero*.
Normally Between ZAR 96.00 and ZAR 106.00 per day.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Covers the driver of the vehicle and personal items in the vehicle in the event of an accident.
Refer Personal Accident Insurance which is underwritten by Guardrisk Insurance Company Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions.
Normally ZAR 55.00 per day
Minor Damage Waiver
This product is available at the point of rental check-out. This cover includes any damage to the body of the vehicle up to the amount of R5 000 including but not limited to scratches, dents or minor collisions. Should MDW be accepted and the damage exceeds R5 000, the CDW liability will apply, depending on the waiver option chosen.
Normally ZAR 52.00 per day
Hail Damage Waiver
This product is available at the point of rental check-out. This cover includes the cost of repairs for all hail-related damages to the vehicle's body or windscreen.
No liability charges apply when HDW is taken. However, if this is declined the Collision Damage Waiver will apply and it will be charged double in the event of hail damage, depending on the waiver option chosen.
Normally ZAR 25.00 per day
Roadside Assistance Plus
This product provides roadside assistance without any additional costs being charged if you break down as a result of vehicle failure you have caused (this includes lost keys).
Normally ZAR 53.00 per day